Walmart Launches First Branded Store in Africa
Walmart’s first branded African store in Johannesburg combines global scale, local sourcing, and fast delivery—signaling the start of a new chapter in omnichannel retail.
Staff Report
Global insights on omnichannel retail and commerce from the Doing Business in Bentonville Staff Report Team—expert analysis and trends shaping Bentonville’s role in the future of business.
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Retail Media Trends 2025: AI, CTV, and Shopper Behavior
Retailers embracing AI, CTV, and culture-driven strategies are redefining success across the shopper journey in 2025.
Explore AI’s Retail Impact at DBB Breakfast
Join DBB’s complimentary Dec. 11 breakfast in Rogers to unpack how AI is reshaping omnichannel retail—and learn from expert speakers on strategy, content and operations.
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down in 2025, But Inflation Still Stings
Thanksgiving dinner for 10 drops to $55.18 this year, driven by lower turkey costs. But produce prices rise, highlighting ongoing inflation and supply‑chain risks.
AI Toys and Retail: Safety, Supply Chain Risks, and 2025 Trends
Consumer groups warn on AI toys. Explore retail impacts, supply chain challenges, and safety tips for 2025 holiday season.
Salesforce Cyber Week 2025: Record Sales & AI Trends
Explore Salesforce’s Cyber Week 2025 predictions, including $334B in global sales, AI-driven shopping, mobile commerce dominance, and top discount categories.
Startup Growth Strategies: Funding & Tech for 2025
Finding the right funding and leveraging technology are crucial for startup success.
Retail Trends to Watch After Thanksgiving 2025
Explore key 2025 retail trends—from AI and omnichannel strategies to tech priorities like inventory visibility and CRM upgrades. Stay competitive this holiday season.
Bentonville Retail Blends Shopping With Experience
Bentonville’s retail scene is blending tech and entertainment to create immersive shopping experiences that turn browsing into a destination-worthy event.
Inside Walmart’s High-Speed Holiday Fulfillment Engine
Walmart is redefining holiday logistics with drone delivery, same-day fulfillment, and in-store automation, ensuring faster, smarter service for seasonal shoppers.
Data Is Key to Retail Fulfillment Optimization
Retailers using data to personalize delivery and refine fulfillment strategies are better equipped to meet shifting consumer demands for convenience and accuracy.
FedEx Sees Long‑Term Shift in Global Supply Chains
FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam says recent global supply‑chain shocks are driving a long‑term regionalization of trade flows, prompting retailers to rethink sourcing and logistics strategies.
Retailers Misjudge AI Benefits, BRG Survey Finds
Despite widespread AI adoption, a BRG survey shows many retailers lack the strategies and governance needed to fully realize AI’s operational and customer experience benefits.
Old Navy Partners with DoorDash to Launch Same‑Day Delivery
Old Navy’s partnership with DoorDash unlocks same‑day delivery from over 1,000 locations as the brand accelerates its omnichannel fulfilment strategy.
AI-Powered Microstores Reshape Retail Efficiency
AI integration in retail—especially through autonomous microstores—is reshaping inventory management, customer experience, and operational efficiency across the sector.
CBO Trims $1 Trillion from Trump’s Tariff Windfall Expectation
The CBO has cut its expected tariff‑windfall for the U.S. by $1 trillion, adjusting the projected deficit reduction from $4 trillion to $3 trillion under the Trump administration’s tariff regime.